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Jassid's Threat to Cotton and Ethanol Production Higher
The Agribusiness Update
The arrival of the cotton Jassid has quickly become one of the most significant emerging threats in the Southeast, and U.S. ethanol production increased to the highest output in several weeks.
Greenlight BioScience
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
We hear more about DNA, but RNA research in agriculture has gained significant momentum in recent years when it comes to pest control and gene regulation.
New Dietary Guidelines and WOTUS Clarification Needed
The Agribusiness Update
The Department of Health and Human Services and the USDA have released the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans marking a significant reset of federal nutrition policy, and farmers need rules that clearly define federal jurisdiction of the Waters of the United States.
Pear Numbers Update
Fruit Grower Report
The final numbers aren’t in yet, but northwest pear harvest certainly saw a significant improvement over last year.
Mass Deportation Results and SNAP-WIC Benefits Ending November 1
The Agribusiness Update
Daniel Hartwig, president of the California Fresh Fruit
Association, says while immigration enforcement was a concern, he's not aware of any crops perishing due to a lack of labor, and millions face losing their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits on November 1.
Read More Rollins Addresses Rising Costs and Cheese-Butter-Yogurt Demand High
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins warns U.S. farm production inputs are significantly more costly than four years ago, and consumer demand for products like cheese, butter and yogurt continues to drive dairy sales growth.
Net Farm Income-AFBF
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Net farm income is expected to increase more than 40% from last year. And at first glance, American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says those numbers might give some farmers reason for optimism ... but!
Gray Wolves Disrupt Rural California and U.S. Reaches Multiple Trade Deals
The Agribusiness Update
The migration of gray wolves into California’s Sierra Valley has disrupted rural communities and led to significant losses for cattle ranchers, and since May, the U.S. has advanced multiple trade agreements and frameworks that directly affect agriculture.
Gray Wolves Disrupt Rural California and U.S. Reaches Multiple Trade Deals
The Agribusiness Update
The migration of gray wolves into California’s Sierra Valley has disrupted rural communities and led to significant losses for cattle ranchers, and since May, the U.S. has advanced multiple trade agreements and frameworks that directly affect agriculture.
Hazelnuts Are Healthy Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Listen up older folks worried about age-related health issues like Alzheimers! Hazelnuts, and why not Oregon hazelnuts, can significantly improve your levels of two key micronutrients, magnesium and vitamin E.
Hazelnuts Are Healthy Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Listen up older folks worried about age-related health issues like Alzheimers! Hazelnuts, and why not Oregon hazelnuts, can significantly improve your levels of two key micronutrients, magnesium and vitamin E.
AI at University of Califorina Field Day and Mexico Tomato Dumping
The Agribusiness Update
Latest AI innovations from five ag technology companies demonstrated at the recent University of California field day, and Court of International Trade confirmed findings that Mexican companies dumped tomatoes into the U.S. market at significant margins.
Cotton Forecasts Higher and Mexico Tomato Dumping
The Agribusiness Update
USDA’s 2024-25 forecast for global cotton production is down slightly month-over-month but a 7% increase from last year and the highest since 2017-18, and Court of International Trade confirmed findings that Mexican companies dumped tomatoes into the U.S. market at significant margins.
Meat Exports and Tariffs
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Like the other segments of U.S. agriculture, red meat exports would take a significant hit from a tariff war.